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France's far right didn’t drop its grudge against Les Blues. It recast it.

What was once an attack on immigration and identity has become an attack on privilege and elitism — a shift that mirrors the party's path toward the presidency.

Published July 4, 2026, 6:05 PM

Updated July 4, 2026, 6:27 PM4.5K

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France's far right didn’t drop its grudge against Les Blues. It recast it.

What was once an attack on immigration and identity has become an attack on privilege and elitism — a shift that mirrors the party's path toward the presidency.

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France's far right didn’t drop its grudge against Les Blues. It recast it.

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